I had to post this submission, as it is the most targeted song I have ever received! "The Malkin Mash" is a Halloween song done in the style of the Pet Shop Boys and targeted at fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Happy Halloween everyone!
Marshmallow Pop Orchestra - The Malkin Mash
Marshmallow Pop Orchestra official site
Digits is an electronic indie pop artist from Toronto. Musically, it sounds like Erlend Oye fronting a cross between Alaska In Winter and The Postal Service! Enjoying it right now as I attempt to get into my evening groove. Digits' debut album, Hold It Close, is out now.
Digits - Going To Age
Digits - Nonstop
Digits official site
Labels: DIGITS, ELECTRONIC, INDIE POP
Tomorrow, Knitting Factory Records will be releasing a new "greatest hits" of Fela Kuti entitled, The Best Of The Black President. Fittingly for this time of year, they've made "Zombie" available for download.
Fela Kuti - Zombie
Fela Kuti official site
Thao's currently on tour supporting her new album, Know Better Learn Faster. Check out the title track, and her particular blend of folk and fingerpicking!
Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster
Thao Nguyen official site
Thao Nguyen on MySpace
Labels: FOLK, INDIE POP, THAO NGUYEN
Started a new job this week, finally. I'm still getting used to waking up at the right time again, so I'm a little behind on my musical homework. Sub Pop is releasing a remastered version of Nirvana's Bleach on November 3rd, and have made the classic "About A Girl" available for download. It's been a while...crank it up!
Nirvana - About A Girl (Remastered)
Nirvana official site
Nirvana on MySpace
Labels: NIRVANA
Found this cover of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire" courtesy of a couple friends and Gimme Tinnitus. Very cool take - it's all post-punk now with more shout-singing!
The Forms - We Didn't Start The Fire (Billy Joel Cover)
The Forms official site
The Forms on MySpace
Labels: BILLY JOEL, COVER, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, THE FORMS
Previously, we showed you the video for the new Wallpaper single. The good news is now you can download the song for free! I've been jamming to this track for the past month, so let's get the dance party started!
Wallpaper - I Got Soul, I'm So Wasted
Wallpaper on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, ELECTRONIC, HIP-HOP, INDIE POP, WALLPAPER
Whew, finished DJing my first wedding this weekend. Interesting lifestyle....anyway, San Francisco's Girls have been really hitting the spot recently. Pure 60's guitar pop in the vein of Elvis Costello or the Beach Boys. Definitely check out the album!
Girls - Lust For Life
Girls at Matador
Labels: GIRLS, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK
Built To Spill released a new album this Tuesday entitled, There Is No Enemy! It's a delicious slice of indie guitar pop in the classic BTS vein. Check out "Hindsight" for a taste...
Built To Spill - Hindsight [Insound]
Built To Spill official site
Built To Spill on MySpace
Labels: BUILT TO SPILL, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK
Hot news today is the announcement of a new Vampire Weekend cd! Contra will be released January 12th, 2010, and the guys have so generously provided a free download of the first track, "Horchata". Not sure what Ezra is doing singing about drinking horchata when it's cold outside, but I'll allow it...
Vampire Weekend - Horchata
Vampire Weekend official site
Vampire Weekend on MySpace
Labels: INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK, VAMPIRE WEEKEND
Woooo. It's been a long week. Friendly Fires, please take me to the weekend!
Friendly Fires - Kiss Of Life
Friendly Fires official site
Friendly Fires on MySpace
Labels: DANCE, FRIENDLY FIRES, INDIE POP, INDIE ROCK
